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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,322.54, 426,631.41 and 115,966.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,322.54, 426,631.41 and 115,966.38 is: 174,009.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,322.54 : 426,631.41 = 115,966.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,322.54/426,631.41 = 115,966.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,322.54x = 426,631.41 × 115,966.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,322.54x = 49,474,900,212.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,474,900,212.00/284,322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,009.77

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